Aug 16 2007
Thanks With a Flourish
I mentioned before that I needed to make a few thank you cards for our local Welcome Wagon hostess to send to the merchants who contribute to her business. I don’t really enjoy making multiples of one design so I limited this to four cards. It’s a very simple card but it meets the goals I had in mind.
For one thing, I wanted it to be light weight, requiring no extra postage. It had to look hand made, or else why would she want my cards, rather than Hallmark’s? Layers, dimension and embellishments are three things that distinguish our cards from store bought so I used all three of those elements, but minimally. This batch of cards is intended to be suitable for men but could also be used for the ladies. Even though the swirls and flourishes are thought to be traditionally feminine, I think it has sort of an elegant, business-like quality to it.
The “thank you” is part of my Flourished Words set from Flourishes. This is a set of 27 petite but beautifully elegant words. They’re clear for easy placement and they look wonderful with the swirls from the Priceless set.
I used Karen Foster paper that I bought some time ago specifically for masculine cards. It’s layered on SU!’s Going Gray and last year’s True Thyme. I scored the edges of the main image mat to give it an embossed frame. The white is cut 2 3/8″ x 1 5/8″. The Going Gray is 3″ x 2 1/4″. I scored all around the gray piece 1/4″ from the edges. A score line takes up about 1/16″ of space so you have to allow for that when figuring how big your pieces need to be. Therefore, I made my gray mat 1/2″ bigger than the white so I could have 1/4″ borders, but I also added 1/8″ to allow for the 1/16″ score line on each side of the mat. I hope that makes sense. It’s easier to understand when you’re actually applying it.
I finished it off with some of SU!’s beautiful new taffeta ribbon in Basic Gray — wonderful stuff! I’m glad you could stop by for a visit. Have a great weekend!
Stamps: Flourished Words, Priceless
Paper: True Thyme, Going Gray, Whisper White, Karen Foster DP
Ink: Bordering Blue, True Thyme
Accessories: Basic Gray taffeta ribbon, Scotch brand dimensional mounting tape
Very elegant, beautiful and definately does have a unique look. I really like the scoring around the image to frame it. I must try that - great idea. Very well-planned and created. I’m sure the Welcome Wagon person will truly appreciate these.
What a beautiful card! I love the colors…they are different.
Wow, this is going to wow them!
Very pretty Leslie, I love the placement of the flourish with the sentiment, very nice and isn’t that taffeta ribbon dreamy! I can’t believe how much ribbon I ordered from this catalog, but I couldn’t help it. I loved it all!
Beautiful card Leslie! The grey is so elegant. I’d love this card for any one!
Mission accomplished!!! What a perfect and elegant unisex business thank you card! And yes, your measurement logic makes total sense to this persnickety stamper. :o) Linda
How stunning! I love these colors, just gorgeous!!
This is so elegant and just gorgeous! Perfect for business!
Just gorgeous!
WOW! And you are so right, even though it’s a flourish, it could still make a great masculine card! Fantastic card!
Oh My! What a gorgeous card!!! Thank you for sharing!
Gorgeous - great color scheme!
Beth B. (mommy to a busy 4 yr old!)
Very Beautiful Leslie!!!!!
I think you did a beautiful job! And you’re right I think anyone would enjoy receiving these, male or female.
I am so happy after seeing your card that I just ordered Going Grey ink and now have the paper. Love your simple, but very, very nice thank you. TFS
Simple Elegance! TFS…
This is so gorgeous and elegant! I love the patterned paper,scoring,flourish, and ribbon. So perfect, Leslie!! I have been enjoying my Flourished Words as well.
HOLY MOO -this is so elegant and classic, great card!
Wow, this is so elegant. Love all the elements of this card — great colors, layout, and paper. A true masterpiece.
Very elegant and business-like indeed!! Great colors and style that would definately work for male or female. Fantastic card!
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Classic card! I am so glad I found your blog, you are such an incredible talent! I am in awe of your cards! Deb
oooooooooooh I love the cool elegance of this, Leslie! great unisex card!!!
This card is so elegant
Elegant and stunning!!
My sock are officially “knocked” off!!!! This is an amazing and elegant card! Wow!
I like this card - though all your cards are beautiful. I stop by weekly for a dose of inspiration. Would you mind sharing with me/us what you used to meboss the grey mat? Though I have been making cards for a number of years (mostly though Photoshop) I’m new to the SU community & not sure about all the tools and techniques it offers. Thank you, and wamr wishes form Florida,
V.
Love this card - so sophisticated.